Author Archives: Maria Hanna Joseph

About Maria Hanna Joseph

Maria Hanna Joseph, principal of Joseph Mediation, is an Attorney-Mediator who is highly regarded for her experience and ability to resolve employment, workplace and organizational disputes. She has served more than 2,000 matters over her 20 years as a mediator and her 29 year employment law career. With care, expedience and economy, Maria helps attorneys and parties achieve settlement in nearly every mediation. Moreover, her pragmatism and perseverance bring about purposeful settlements; products of Maria's insight and creativity, gained by her depth of experience and training. These qualities, along with her demeanor and the trust she engenders, have earned Maria a reputation for being able to manage extremely challenging circumstances and settle a wide variety of cases. Maria is available to provide services in-person or virtually (utilizing teleconference and desk-top videoconference resources) throughout Massachusetts, New England and the U.S.

Shortage Of Talent In Management Attributed To Outdated Selection Metrics

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Maria Hanna Joseph

Presenteeism over outcome focus and flexibility are said to contribute to the shortage of talent in management.  This, because the selection process is based on old, outdated metrics, says Manpower Group’s VP, Mara Swan. Read more:  http://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/hro/news/1146233/outcome-focus-help-diversity-manpowergroup-vp

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On the Significance Of Manners and Listening

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Maria Hanna Joseph

Manners are very disarming, and the opposite is also true.  Listening with an open mind only improves on this advantage.  I see the impact these qualities have in mediation over and over again. “The truth is, we’re better communicators when … Continue reading →

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Retaliation Claims Significantly Surpass Other Discrimination Categories

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Maria Hanna Joseph

The following article was recently published by InSide Counsel. Significant Developments In the Ever-Growing Field Of Employment Retaliation Law Several recent key developments should impact employment retaliation law in the years to come BY JENNIFER FLEMING, BRENDAN KELLEY SEPTEMBER 2, … Continue reading →

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On the Importance Of Fostering Healthy Minds

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Maria Hanna Joseph

Fighting Anxiety And Depression At Work Posted: 08/26/2014 6:00 pm EDT Updated: 08/27/2014 1:59 pm EDT By Geoff McDonald Former Global VP HR Marketing, Communications, Sustainability, Water and Talent, Unilever “We live in a world that is very volatile, uncertain, … Continue reading →

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Severance Agreement’s “Wage Act” Release Language Need Not Be Explicit

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Maria Hanna Joseph

Federal Court Rules Severance Agreement Includes Release of Wage Act Claims Despite Not Explicitly Citing the Statute By Craig Levey Litigation Associate at Looney & Grossman LLP “In MacLean v. TD Bank, N.A., Judge Timothy S. Hillman, United States District Court, … Continue reading →

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